Title: The Relationship Between Embodiment and Social Media Usage Among 8-9-Year-Old Girls in Gymnastics Supervisor: Moss Norman Committee members: Andrea Bundon, Fiona Moola Abstract: Given the implementation of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rule in 2021, which allows National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes to brand themselves, the pressure for women athletes to forge […]
Title: Experiences and perceptions of youth with spinal cord injury and parents on physical activity participation Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee members: Dr. Brian Wilson, Dr. Janice Forsyth Abstract: Adolescence is a critical period when youth, with or without spinal cord injuries (SCI), form self-concepts, attitudes, and behaviours that shape their adult lives. Physical activity […]
Title: Sex differences in the human thorax; mechanical cardiopulmonary interactions and exercise capacity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. A. William Sheel Committee Member: Dr. Eric Stöhr, Dr. Robert Boushel Chair:Dr. David Wright Abstract: There is evidence that the thorax of the human female has different characteristics vs. males. When matched for torso length females have smaller lungs […]
Title: Transferral of postural and emotional adaptation from virtual to real heights Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Carpenter Committee members: Dr. J. Timothy Inglis, Dr. Romeo Chua Defence Chair: Dr. Hyosub Kim Abstract: Virtual Reality (VR) has demonstrated utility in examining postural adjustments linked to fear, anxiety, and confidence under different types of perturbations. However, whether […]
Title: Effects of Exercise Intensities on Cortisol Release Following the Induction of a Psychological Stressor Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Eli Puterman Committee members: Dr. Frances Chen, Dr. Mark Beauchamp Defence Chair: Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: Long-term physical activity and exercise have been shown to mitigate neurobiological responses to acute psychosocial stressors. There is also evidence that […]
Title: An Exploration of the Experiences of Older Adults Practicing Yoga in Community Centres in Vancouver Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Laura Hurd Committee Members: Dr. Erica Bennett, Dr. Brian Wilson Chair: Dr. Liv Yoon Abstract: By 2068, it is predicted that in Canada there will be around 3.5 million people aged 85 and over (Statistics Canada, […]
Title: Unveiling cold induced-metabolic adaptations and the metabolic and molecular interactions between TRPM8 mediated thermosensation and exercise training in C57BL/6J mice Thesis Supervisor: Dr. David Wright Committee Members: Dr. Sarah Gray, Dr. Cameron Mitchell Chair: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Abstract: Preclinical studies in rodent models suggest that cold-induced thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue (BAT) may protect […]
Title: Beyond the Multicultural Veil: Feminist Critiques on Leisure Experiences of Racialized Mother and Daughter Refugees Resettled in Canada Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Moss Norman Committee Members: Dr. Erica Bennett, Dr. Sofia Noori Chair: Dr. Janice Forsyth Abstract: Our world is currently witnessing extraordinary levels of human displacement globally, with nearly 120 million individuals forced to […]
Title: 24-HOUR MOVEMENT INDEX: EXPLORING THE ACCEPTABILITY AMONG PARENTS Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Karim Khan, Dr. Liv Yoon Defence Chair: Dr. Eli Puterman Abstract: Background: The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines (24HMG) for Children and Youth were introduced in 2016 offering recommendations on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light physical activity (LPA), sedentary […]
Title: The Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS): Exploring knowledge mobilization in the postsecondary context Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Kerry Renwick, Dr. Jasmin Ma Defence Chair: Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: The Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS) is a mechanism tailored for Canadian postsecondary institutions (PSIs) to gather information about student health and […]